Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald

Known For

Pete Kelly's Blues

Biography

Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996) was an American jazz singer, sometimes referred to as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz, and Lady Ella. She was noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, timing, intonation, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing.

Movies Featuring Ella Fitzgerald

Quincy Jones | Music Man

Quincy Jones | Music Man (2025)

as Self (archive footage)
60 Songs: BBC Two at 60

60 Songs: BBC Two at 60 (2024)

as Self (archive footage)
Ella Fitzgerald at the BBC

Ella Fitzgerald at the BBC (2024)

as Self (archive footage)
Rat Pack

Rat Pack (2022)

as Self (archive footage)
The Apollo

The Apollo (2019)

as Self (archive footage)
Bing Crosby: Rediscovered

Bing Crosby: Rediscovered (2014)

as Self (archive footage)
…Sings Musicals

…Sings Musicals (2012)

as Self (archive footage)
It's Black Entertainment

It's Black Entertainment (2002)

as Self (archive footage)
Ella Fitzgerald Swings

Ella Fitzgerald Swings (1965)

as Self (archive material)
Ella Fitzgerald Sings

Ella Fitzgerald Sings (1965)

as Self (archive footage)